Shulem Weiss Foundation
The Shulem Weiss Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Brooklyn, including congregations and other religious organizations.
Shulem Weiss Foundation at a glance
In short: Shulem Weiss Foundation gave $74K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,828
- +176.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,712
- +75.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,284
- Total assets
- $484,448
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shulem Weiss Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1140 43Rd Street Ste 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (347) 374-0757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shulem Weiss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Darkei TSHIVO of Dinov - Yeshiva Shar Yisoschor ($14K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State. The listed 2024 recipients are in Brooklyn, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shulem Weiss Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 308% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $74K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Darkei TSHIVO of Dinov - Yeshiva Shar Yisoschor Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $14,155 |
| Cong Zichron Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,876 |
| Ahavas Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $9,501 |
| Toras Chaim Brooklyn, NY | Gernal Support | $9,020 |
| Cong Byad Hoyoitzer Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Bobov 45 Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $6,284 |
| Various Contributions of Less Than 1500 Dollars Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,742 |
| Congregation NER Baruch Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Congregation Yl South 8 Brooklyn, NY | Gerneral Support | $2,800 |
| Refuah Shelama Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $484,448 | $88,177 | $73,985 | $73,828 | 11 | $73,828 | $23,990 |
| 2023 | $470,256 | $113,250 | $26,853 | $26,745 | 7 | $26,745 | $23,225 |
| 2022 | $383,859 | $57,684 | $31,146 | $31,110 | 7 | $31,110 | $18,934 |
| 2020 | $288,605 | $46,500 | $32,779 | $32,364 | 96 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shulem Weiss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $73,828 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $2,050 to $14,155, with a median grant of $6,284. The largest grants went to Congregation Darkei Tshivo of Dinov – Yeshiva Shar Yisoschor ($14,155), Cong Zichron Shlomo ($10,876), Ahavas Yisroel ($9,501), Toras Chaim ($9,020), and Cong Byad Hoyoitzer ($7,500). Each was listed for general support, with spelling variations in the filing for Toras Chaim’s purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shulem Weiss as an officer.
Shulem Weiss Foundation's only listed officer is Shulem Weiss, Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shulem Weiss
Officer
Trustee → Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Shulem Weiss Foundation
How much does Shulem Weiss Foundation give each year?
Shulem Weiss Foundation gave $74K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 7 grants.
What is Shulem Weiss Foundation's typical grant size?
Shulem Weiss Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,284, and its average grant was $6,712, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shulem Weiss Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Shulem Weiss Foundation give grants?
Shulem Weiss Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (11 grants).
Does Shulem Weiss Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Shulem Weiss Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shulem Weiss Foundation's largest grantees?
Shulem Weiss Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Darkei TSHIVO of Dinov - Yeshiva Shar Yisoschor ($14,155), Cong Zichron Shlomo ($10,876) and Ahavas Yisroel ($9,501), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shulem Weiss Foundation?
Shulem Weiss Foundation reported $484K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Shulem Weiss Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shulem Weiss Foundation's EIN?
Shulem Weiss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1077099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shulem Weiss Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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